Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09) vs Samsung Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/8GB)

Share page: Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Share page:

Side by side comparison between Huawei Mate 9 vs Samsung Galaxy M31 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/24/2020 1:04 PM, updated: 10/26/2021 8:15 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy M31 X Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.9"
IPS

1080x1920

20
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

17Points Samsung Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/8GB) Compare Huawei Mate 9 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
AMOLED

1080x2340

64
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

6000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/8GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

11 Advantages Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)	vs	17 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/8GB)
+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core2% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)
+190 grams (6.65 ounces)1% Lighter	vs	191 grams (6.69 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)13% Thinner	vs	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
4GB LPDDR4	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (53GB available)	vs	+128GB (108GB available)104% More internal storage for applications and files
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1080x2340 pixels22% Higher resolution screen
373 PPI	vs	+403 PPI8% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.9"	vs	+6.4"8% Larger screen
(dual camera) 20MP + 12MP	vs	+(quad camera) 64MP + 8MP + 5MP + 5MP157% Higher resolution main camera
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)22% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 32MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 7.0 Nougat	vs	+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
4000 mAh	vs	+6000 mAh50% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

24 Common items in both devices

16 million

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras

4K UHD (3840x2160)

4G LTE-A

600 Mbps

Capacitive

+17 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)	Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/8GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Mate 9 (MHA-L09)	Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/8GB)
Other model names	Huawei Mate 9 L09 Single-Sim, Huawei Manhattan	Galaxy M315F/Dual-Sim (128GB + 8GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Global, International), USA, (Europe)	India
Brand	Huawei	Samsung
Release date	12/1/2016	3/5/2020, Announced: 2/25/2020
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	78.9 x 156.9 millimeters (3.11 x 6.18 in)	75.1 x 159.2 millimeters (2.96 x 6.27 in)
Weight	190 grams (6.65 ounces)	191 grams (6.69 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)	Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/8GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.9" inches	6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~77.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	373 PPI	403 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	420nits[peak]
🤖 Operating System
	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)	Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/8GB)
System version	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 10
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 11
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)	Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/8GB)
Chipset	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 960 (16nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 9611 (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G71 MP8	ARM Mali-G72 MP3 (850MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)	Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/8GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (53GB available)	128GB (108GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)	Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/8GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/150 Mbps	600/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,9,12,17,18,19,20,26,28,29) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2600 (Bands 38,39,40)	LTE Cat12/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)	Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/8GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 20 megapixels 12MP f/2.2	(quad camera) 64 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.212mm1/4.0"1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.425mm1/5.0"1.12µm 5MP depth f/2.2
Main camera resolution	5952x3348 pixels	10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm (lens)	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/1.72" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)	Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/8GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	32 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)	Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/8GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)	Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/8GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)	Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/8GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)	Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/8GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	6000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)	Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/8GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Gray, Silver, Gold, Brown • Metal body • EMUI 5.0 • 2.5D glass screen • Leica optics camera • Fast battery charging	• Colors: Ocean Blue, Space Black, Red • One UI 2.0, 3.1
☢️ Radiation rate
	Huawei Mate 9 (MHA-L09)	Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.52W/kg (head), 0.69W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.482W/kg (head), 1.127W/kg (body)